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prolactin, Asp(179)-

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More on Prolactin Definition: A lactogenic hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). It is a polypeptide of approximately 23 kD. Besides its major action on lactation, in some species prolactin exerts effects on reproduction, maternal behavior, fat metabolism, immunomodulation and osmoregulation. Prolactin receptors are present in the mammary gland, hypothalamus, liver, ovary, testis, and prostate.  /blood: consider also HYPERPROLACTINEMIA    Other names Mammotropin; Mammotropic Hormone, Pituitary; Lactogenic Hormone, Pituitary; Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone; Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone; Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic; Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic; PRL (Prolactin)
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
prolactin, Asp(179)- [ 179-Asp-prolactin,S179D-PRL ] 0   *Prolactin Receptors, Prolactin/antagonists & inhibitors Endocrinology 2001 Feb;142(2):730-9

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